Chapter 7
Isaac and Mia went to the market and to Isaac's surprise when he saw the marketplace. It reminds him of the great city Tolbi. He never knew that a cold place like this could have so many people and supplies in one place.
"You said that you live in a small town Isaac," Mia said, "so better stay beside me. I don't want you to get lost. And watch out for pick pockets."
"What's a what?"
"They are thieves that steal things from people's pockets."
"Well I don't have pockets." Isaac joked
"So you have nothing to worry about." She followed
Then Mia grabbed Isaac's hand; Isaac blushed when he touched Mia's hand; and went off.
The two first went to the bakery. They were buying all sorts of breads and pastries. Isaac was looking for strudels and Mia went to the cashier.
"Morning Mia," the cashier said, "I see you are buying more than usual."
"Well I have a friend that has a big appetite." Mia answered
"I see…" she muttered, "is that him over there?" she pointed at Isaac
"No," Mia replied, "He's another friend."
"More like your boyfriend."
Mia's face turned red.
"He's not my boyfriend," she said calmly, "of course he's a boy and a friend but not a boyfriend."
"Whatever." She grinned
"Hey Mia!" Isaac called, "I found some strudels!"
"How much is that?"
"You know what, it's on the house." The cashier said
"Thanks!" Isaac already has some at his mouth.
Where could he be? Jenna thought
"Jenna," Garet asked, "why are we looking at inns when we should be looking for Felix and the others?"
Jenna and Garet were looking for the others after they got separated from the group in the docks, and Jenna thinking they would be near here since he heard Piers that he is getting some fish for dinner. They were standing at an inn where a lot of sailors are.
"I got this feeling that the others will be there."
"I don't know about this Jenna…" Garet said nervously, "This inn looks like for sailors."
"They could be here? I mean Piers' a sailor."
"I don't know…"
"Chicken?"
"Alright let's go."
5 minutes later…
"Run!" Garet shouted
"You really have to punch that guy?" Jenna complained
"He was making fun of my hair!"
The two jolted out off the inn and was chased by sailors and pirates, who were carrying axes and chains. They run halfway across the harbour and cause some damage to the fisherman, which make them mad and followed the mob of sailors (with rods and nets). The two manage to get away in an alley, but Jenna sprained an ankle on the way. So Garet was carrying her half the way. After that Garet saw Jenna was blushing, which cause him to blush and the two to look at opposite direction.
"How's your leg?" Garet muttered still looking away
"It still hurts," she replied shyly, "we should go to the doctor."
"Yeah… we should. Thanks for the save."
"It was nothing…"
At the armoury, Felix was looking for weapons, since his last weapon broke from attacking a rat and Pier was looking for boots. Felix told Sheba and Katherine to find more information about the location of the Mercury tower and return to the ship with Jenna and Garet. Felix was feeling a little uneasy since Jenna was with Garet. But Piers told him not to worry.
"Aye, What would you like sir?" the owner called out in an Irish accent
"I'm looking for axes that are strong and durable." Felix said
"Do they sell boot's around here?" Pier followed
"Aye yes we sell boots here, and we have the finest axes in all the north sir."
"What's that?" Felix called
His eye got attracted to a shiny axe, with a brown handle and a shiny yellow gem on top of the handle. The blade was very wide, ideal for cutting though shields and thick shells.
"Aye, the Titan axes, a fine blade isn't it?"
"Yes… how much is it?"
"Aye, 10,5070 coins, and that's for sale."
"That's insane!" Felix replied angrily
"How about 6 Goblin fangs for that?" Piers called suddenly
"Alright," the owner smiled, "it's a…"
"Thieves!" an old woman shouted far across the street, "Thieves! Thieves!"
"Thank you!" Piers tossed the fangs to the owner and grabbed the axe and followed Felix.
The two rushed outside and saw that there was a big fight. When he looked closely at who's battling, he couldn't believe it. It was Saturos and Menardi against 10 soldiers.
Saturos and Menardi? Felix thought, what are they doing here? Wait a minute. Could what Sheba's saying…
"Return the sword now," the soldiers called, "or else we'll take it by force."
"Is that a treat?" Saturos growled
"Return it now or else!" the soldiers commanded again
"A tough guy eh?" Menardi replied, "Let me handle this."
"Let me test this sword first," Saturos answered, "you're going to regret saying that to me little man."
"Stop!" Felix shouted, "I suggest you listen!"
"What are you doing?" Piers whispered, "are you sure you want to handle this?"
"The soldiers don't stand a chance against him," Felix whispered back, "also can you get everyone out of here."
"Right," Piers replied and gave him the Titan Axe, "but how—"
"Improvise," Felix grinned, "if you want a fight, then fight me first!"
"A good Samaritan," Saturos joked, "I suggest you get out of here. This has nothing to do with you."
"Just return the sword and leave." Felix said calmly
"No," Saturos replied, "I like your axe. Why don't we fight for it? I promise it'll be a fair fight. The winner keeps both blades."
Felix nodded and raises his Axe to his fighting form. Saturos did the same thing. Just before the two were about to attack…
"Pirates!" Piers lied, "Pirates are attacking at the docks!"
"Pirates?" one of the soldiers called
"Bandits!" another person shouted, "pirates and bandits are attacking the gates!"
"What?" Piers muttered, then he saw a huge smoke from the south. Didn't expect that to happen.
"Sir," the soldier called, "that's where the main gate is."
"Everyone!" the other soldier called, "get inside now!"
The people start to panic and start to run to the nearest shelter and the soldiers run towards the gates.
"Looks like we'll settle this another time," Saturos called and lay down his sword, "later!"
"Wait Saturos!" Felix called, but he and Menardi disappeared in the heavy mob and were now looking for Piers.
"Over here!" Felix heard Piers voice
"Piers?" Felix couldn't see him, "Where are you?"
"Down here…" Piers moaned
Felix looked down and saw Piers flat on the ground and he was stepping at his back. The crowd trampled him when they heard the news about the siege at the gates.
"Thanks for not stepping at the head," Piers moaned, "ow! My foot!"
"That was a great idea Piers," Felix gives him a hand, "but how did you know there are bandits coming here?"
"I don't," Piers moaned, " and that's the part I'm worried about… We better help the soldiers."
Meanwhile at the castle of Imri was King Alex, looking at the dark cloud far from the mountains. His long light blue hair sways lightly at the gust. A soldier enters.
"Sir," the soldier said, "Sheba was discovered in the streets today."
"Did you catch her?"
"No… they disappeared after she was seen sir."
"What do you mean by them?"
"It seems that she's not alone," the soldiers replied, "and they seem to be strong warriors and…"
"Then go find them," Alex replied coldly, "I want only Sheba! Kill the rest."
"Yes sir," the soldier left.
"So the Wind Oracle is in Imri…" Alex muttered, "so Queen Hanna found out about my plan," he grinned, "no matter, the power of the Eclipse tower shall be release and I shall create a world with my image. Perfection."
Then another soldier entered.
"What now?" Alex called
"Sir," he called, "the Priestess Mia is out with another man."
"What?" Alex glared, "who?"
"I don't know, but…"
"Don't worry," Alex replied, "I'll handle this."
"Are you sure sir?"
"Positive."
"Yes sir."
